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Methadone Users May Need Education About Hepatitis C Treatment

Many had misconceptions in a recent study.

New Guidelines Recommend Hep B Testing Before Hep C Treatment

Some who resolved hep B have seen their infection reactivate while on hep C therapy.

HIV Meds Haven’t Prevented End-Stage Liver Disease in Those With Hepatitis

Despite the expansion of HIV treatment, rates of end-stage liver disease among those coinfected with hepatitis B or C remain unchanged.

Promising Signs for Short-Course Hepatitis C Combo

Interim results of a mid-level trial suggest that six or eight weeks of odalasvir, AL-335 and Olysio (simeprevir) work well against hep C.

People Cured of Hep C Still Have Elevated Risk of Death

This disparity is driven by heavy drinking or injection drug use, an indication that changing such behaviors may save lives.

Excellent Hepatitis C Cure Rate for Just Eight Weeks of Harvoni

Even those who did not qualify for a treatment shorter than 12 weeks did well on the regimen in a real-world study.

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The Dangers of Drinking With Hepatitis C and Cirrhosis

Even light to moderate alcohol consumption is associated with developing liver cancer.

People With Hepatitis B Often Lack Proper Care

U.S. residents living with the virus frequently fail to undergo proper medical monitoring and treatment for the virus.

Perhaps Having HIV Doesn’t Always Raise Fibrosis Risk in Those With Hepatitis C

Well-controlled HIV was not associated with the march toward liver cirrhosis among those with hep C in a large trial.

Statins Linked to Lower Risk of Cirrhosis in Those With HIV and Hepatitis C

The benefit is seen among with those with normal ALT levels, an indicator of liver health.

Major Disparities Found in Hepatitis C Testing Among Boomer Vets

Researchers push the VA health care system to step up its game among baby boomer veterans.

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Hospitalization for Infection Is Linked With Risk of Death From Suicide

The risk is highest for those with viral hepatitis and HIV.

Curing Hepatitis C Lowers Portal Hypertension

Portal vein pressure is the cause of some of the most serious complications of liver cirrhosis.

Mother-to-Child Transmission of Hepatitis C Often Remains Undetected

Low levels of testing of children born to mothers with hep C are a troubling indicator.

Mother-to-Child Hepatitis C Transmission Is Rising in Kentucky

The trend is occurring among women in Kentucky in particular.

Treating All People With Hepatitis C on Medicaid Would Save Money

Compared with restricting treatment to sicker individuals, treating all would also provide health and life span gains.
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